John Lennon
John Lennon
Microphones
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What kind of Microphones does John Lennon use?
Reslo RB Ribbon Microphone
In this photo, we can see Lennon singing through a Reslo RB. more
Telefunken U47 Microphone
In this video, John can be seen using the U47 in the recording studio at minu... more
Shure SM57 Dynamic Instrument Microphone
"John Lennon – recorded most of his studio vocals on an SM57" more
Neumann U47
Used for the group vocals on *The Beatles*, as is visible in this photo from ... more
Guitars
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What kind of Guitars does John Lennon use?
Rickenbacker 325 Capri Black
John Lennon played 325s and their assorted variants during the 1960s (Includi... more
Epiphone Casino
John used this guitar from 1965 until early in his solo career. Its original ... more
Gretsch 1966 6120 Electric Guitar
This article from [Rolling Stone](http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/john... more
Gibson J-160E
John Lennon used this guitar extensively throughout Beatles recordings. It ca... more
Amplifiers
9
What kind of Amplifiers does John Lennon use?
Vox AC30 Guitar Combo Amp
John, along with the rest of the Beatles used a Vox AC30 for the first half o... more
Vox Conqueror Amplifier
According to [this article](http://www.dolphinmusic.co.uk/article/2840-the-be... more
1959 Fender Tweed Vibrolux
In this photo, John can be seen playing through a 1959 Fender Vibrolux Tweed ... more
Effects Pedals
5
What kind of Effects Pedals does John Lennon use?
Maestro Fuzz-Tone
According to [This article](http://www.dolphinmusic.co.uk/article/2840-the-be... more
WEM Pep Rush
According to [this article](http://www.dolphinmusic.co.uk/article/2840-the-be... more
Vox Tonebender Effects Pedal
[This article](http://www.dolphinmusic.co.uk/article/2840-the-beatles-effects... more
Dunlop Dallas Arbiter Fuzz Face
He used it during the "Let It Be" Sessions more
Pianos
4
What kind of Pianos does John Lennon use?
Steinway & Sons Model D Concert Grand Piano
John Lennon's famous pure white Steinway piano as used in 'Imagine' Steinway... more
Yamaha Upright 1979 Piano
In 1979, John Lennon and Yoko Ono spent part of the summer at their friend Sa... more
Kemble Minx Upright "Mini" Piano
Lennon played this piano on TOTP in Feb 1969 Although McCartney owns one o... more
Yamaha CP80 Electric Grand Piano
John lennon in the Studio, in Ney York, 1980. Recoding "Double Fantasy" more
Keyboards and Synthesizers
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What kind of Keyboards and Synthesizers does John Lennon use?
Mellotron MkII
In this image, Lennon is using a Mellotron MkII. more
Vox Continental Organ
It was his favorite organ becuase of the sound more
Clavioline Organ
In this piece of text that talks about the clavioline, it states that John Le... more
Hohner Pianet
At :20 of this clip of "The Night Before" by The Beatles, Lennon can be seen ... more
Software Plugins and VSTs
0
What kind of Software Plugins and VSTs does John Lennon use?
Instruments
0
What kind of Instruments does John Lennon use?
Studio Equipment
0
What kind of Studio Equipment does John Lennon use?
Headphones
1
What kind of Headphones does John Lennon use?
Drum Sets
2
What kind of Drum Sets does John Lennon use?
Ludwig Black Oyster Pearl Kit
In this image, you can see John playing the Ludwig drums (the drum set that R... more
Tambourine
The personnel area states that John might've played tambourine in Piggies. more
World Instruments
1
What kind of World Instruments does John Lennon use?
Hofner 5140 Hawaiian Standard Lap Steel Guitar
In this photo, we can see Lennon playing a lap steel guitar. more
Upright-Basses
1
What kind of Upright-Basses does John Lennon use?
Upright Bass
In the image you can see John Lennon playing an upright bass. more
Cellos
1
What kind of Cellos does John Lennon use?
Blue Jay Way White Beatles Cello
In the image you can see John Lennon next to the Blue Jay Way White Beatles C... more
Bass Guitars
3
What kind of Bass Guitars does John Lennon use?
Fender Bass VI
John Lennon used a Fender XI bass on "Helter Skelter" more
Dallas Tuxedo
Two visitors were taken upstairs to Lennon's old bedroom, unoccupied since hi... more
Music Accessories
2
What kind of Music Accessories does John Lennon use?
French Upright Bass Bow
In the picture you can see John Lennon holding a French Upright Bass Bow. more
Vox Python strap
In this photo we can see John using the Vox Python strap, which was specially... more
Other Gear
2
What kind of Gear & Equipment does John Lennon use?
Hagström 12-String H33 / BJ12 Acoustic Guitar
Used during the ‘Imagine’ sessions in 1971. Own by Rob Lynton who was at the ... more
Rickenbacker Bass 4003S
John lennon played bass on a couple of few Beatles recordings. he favored the... more
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